armrest

noun

arm·​rest ˈärm-ˌrest How to pronounce armrest (audio)
: a support for the arm

Examples of armrest in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The chair is designed to be extra-adjustable, with the seat height and depth, the lumbar support, the headrest height, and the recline angle all customizable, along with a four-directional armrest. John Burek, PCMAG, 29 June 2024 Who gets the armrests and what are the other unwritten and unenforceable rules of air travel? Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024 The armrests come attached to the seat, which is always nice to see. PCMAG, 10 June 2024 Bullet holes scar the floor of her living room and are lodged into the armrest of the loveseat. Rick Jervis, The Courier-Journal, 31 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for armrest 

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Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of armrest was in 1849

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“Armrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/armrest. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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